| Tail Number / N-Number | N38834 |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | J3F-65 |
| Year Built | 1941 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 7321 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | FRANKLIN |
| Engine Model | 4AC176B SER |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 65 hp (48 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 67 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | SHACKELFORD JOHN S JR |
| Street | 400 BOEING WAY |
| City | ROANOKE |
| State | TX |
| Zip Code | 76262-5798 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | Denton County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1950-05-15 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2011-06-14 |
| Last Action Date | 2023-01-22 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-06-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51075740 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A47BE0 |